Word

Mission Statement:
To proclaim God’s word to the assembly, and, ultimately, make the risen Christ present through the reading of His Word and to enable our parishioners to “hear the word of God and keep it”.

Vision Statement:

To be a well-prepared Word Ministers and to enhance the celebration of the liturgy by our prayerful and effective proclamation of the Word of God.

To effectively proclaim, we must first embrace the Word of God ourselves, understand it deeply, and strive to live the message that we proclaim.

What the ministry is about:
The Word Minister or Lector becomes Christ’s voice for the assembly as he/she prepares and is assigned to a particular mass. We are assigned to read the Introduction, the First Reading, Responsorial Psalm (if there is no Cantor), Second Reading, Prayers of the Faithful (if there is no Deacon), and any special announcements as requested.

Suggested Attributes:
The ideal lector should possess the following:

Effective use of a microphone, careful enunciation, eye contact, appropriate rate of speech, proper posture and movement, ability to gain and keep the attention of the listeners, and ability to convey enthusiasm and motivate the listener.

Be able to prepare adequately by studying thoroughly the texts that will be proclaimed.
Confidence.

Sensitivity to audience diversity.

If you would like more information or interested in participating in this ministry, contact Angelo DeVigal or via email or by phone at 707-290-7206 or Margie Weiner via email or by phone 707-567-5556.

Mass Schedule

Weekdays
7:45 am Every morning followed by Holy Rosary and 6:00 pm (including every First Fridays of the month)

Confessions are scheduled every Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm and Saturday from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm. You may also call the office at 707-553-1355 and ask for a clergy to arrange one.

Mass Schedule

Saturday
8:00 am and 5:00 pm (Vigil Mass)

Sunday
8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm (Spanish)

Weekdays
7:45 am Every morning followed by Holy Rosary and 6:00 pm (including every First Fridays of the month)

Confessions are scheduled every Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm and Saturday from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm. You may also call the office at 707-553-1355 and ask for a clergy to arrange one.

Parish Mission Statement

We, the members of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, are a diverse community where all are welcome. We are united with God by virtue of our Baptism and through joyous celebration of the Gospel, the teachings of the Church and the pursuit of common goals. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are seeking to promote spiritual growth and stewardship and to live, teach, and preach in words and deeds the Gospel’s messages of love, justice and forgiveness.

Parish Vision Statement

The vision of St. Catherine of Siena Parish is to become a truly Christian community.